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e-Zero FIR System for Cybercrime: Now in 18 States and UTs

30 July 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSe-Zero FIR Systemfor Cybercrime:Now in 18 Statesand UTs30 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Parliament was told that the system registering cyber fraud complaints without territorial limits is live in 18 States and UTs.

Key facts

  • Told to Parliament by: Bandi Sanjay Kumar, MoS Home Affairs.
  • Nature: a digital, borderless framework that auto-generates an FIR for cyber financial crimes.
  • Nodal body: I4C under MHA.
  • Legal basis: Section 173(1) of BNSS, 2023, which replaced Section 154 of the CrPC, 1973.
PillarComponent
1National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) with Helpline 1930
2State/UT e-Crime Police Stations
3NCRB’s CCTNS tracking network

Aims

  • Quicker action, instant freezing of defrauded funds and refunds to victims.

Exam angle

  • Helpline: 1930.

Test yourself

1. Which body is the nodal agency for the e-Zero FIR system for cybercrime?

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre under the MHA is the nodal body.

2. The e-Zero FIR system rests on which legal provision?

Section 173(1) of BNSS 2023 permits electronic information on cognizable offences regardless of area.

3. In how many States and Union Territories has the e-Zero FIR system been operationalised?

The minister told Parliament it is operational across 18 States and UTs.

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